3D printed shaving stuff

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SlimGem said:
This was my latest attempt at duplicating a Type E Injector. I always found Type Es to be efficient shavers as well as easy to maneuver. Making one out of plastic turned out to be a bit challenging since the heads are usually made out of thin stamped metal. Nonetheless, they have a very simple design and definitely rank high in my collection. My design is still a work in progress since working with small 3d printed parts requires quite a bit of trial and error to get the tolerances just right. As far as performance goes, it shaves like the real thing with a lighter feel. The plus is that I can 3d print multiple blade-guards with different gaps making it an adjustable Type E.

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Very interesting.
How do you inject the blades?
Injectors normally have a spring made from metal. Something I wish I could do 3D printed.

P.S.: Nice attention to detail.
 
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sɐǝɹpu∀ said:
Very interesting.
How do you inject the blades?
Injectors normally have a spring made from metal. Something I wish I could do 3D printed.

P.S.: Nice attention to detail.
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The blade change is done manually. There's enough tension on the curved piece attached to the plate to act as a spring. PLA has a tendency to conform, so, who knows how many years it will retain tension but I haven't had any issues with it. When loading the blade, the curved spring is pressed into place catching a notch by the button at the collar and applying pressure upwards to lock the blade in place.

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SlimGem said:
The blade change is done manually. There's enough tension on the curved piece attached to the plate to act as a spring. PLA has a tendency to conform, so, who knows how many years it will retain tension but I haven't had any issues with it. When loading the blade, the curved spring is pressed into place catching a notch by the button at the collar and applying pressure upwards to lock the blade in place.

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Now I see. Nice.
So the PLA does flex a bit...
Maybe the 3D printed Burham head is possible.

 
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SlimGem said:
This was my latest attempt at duplicating a Type E Injector. I always found Type Es to be efficient shavers as well as easy to maneuver. Making one out of plastic turned out to be a bit challenging since the heads are usually made out of thin stamped metal. Nonetheless, they have a very simple design and definitely rank high in my collection. My design is still a work in progress since working with small 3d printed parts requires quite a bit of trial and error to get the tolerances just right. As far as performance goes, it shaves like the real thing with a lighter feel. The plus is that I can 3d print multiple blade-guards with different gaps making it an adjustable Type E.

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Impressive, you must have one hell of a printer.
 
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sɐǝɹpu∀ said:
Now I see. Nice.
So the PLA does flex a bit...
Maybe the 3D printed Burham head is possible.

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Totally, as long as you make good use of layer orientation. My biggest contribution to this thread or to anyone designing razors for 3d printing is that when it comes to 3d printing, you can always start by thinking in 2d and printing in 2d. Then you can bend the 2d shapes with heat from the printers heat-bed to create 3d objects. That's how I would approach the Burham's head.
 
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Grarea said:
Oh, wow guys,

And there is another new fascinating bit of info.
What a fantastic bit of design.
Does anything other than a burham blade fit that?
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A GEM blade, BUT: with spine it's too aggressive, without it's too mild.
You have to take the spine off, move it closer to the back of the blade, then re-crimp.
 
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SlimGem said:
Totally, as long as you make good use of layer orientation. My biggest contribution to this thread or to anyone designing razors for 3d printing is that when it comes to 3d printing, you can always start by thinking in 2d and printing in 2d. Then you can bend the 2d shapes with heat from the printers heat-bed to create 3d objects. That's how I would approach the Burham's head.
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So what your saying is: Buy your own 3D printer :)
:roflmao:
 
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sɐǝɹpu∀ said:
A GEM blade, BUT: with spine it's too aggressive, without it's too mild.
You have to take the spine off, move it closer to the back of the blade, then re-crimp.
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Excellent.
Boy, I need more days in the week.
sɐǝɹpu∀ said:
So what your saying is: Buy your own 3D printer :)
:roflmao:
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Man, if anyone would love it, you would love it.
I know absolutely nothing about 3d printing and it is just soooo nice to make just the exact thing you want.
 
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